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Iosco County, MI · Great Lakes
Tawas Point State Park
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
A 183-acre sand spit at the tip of Tawas Bay on Lake Huron — known as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest" for the constantly shifting point and an exceptional spring/fall migration birding spot. Anchored by the 1876 Tawas Point Lighthouse.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
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Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
38 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
9:11 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64%
38
78°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
18
72°
Mostly Sunny
2%
84
74°
Sunny
2%
84
82°
Sunny
11%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Designated pet-friendly shoreline section between campground and lighthouse along Tawas Bay. 6-ft leash required. Prohibited on all other beach areas.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Tawas Point State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Tawas Point State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Tawas Point State Park dog-friendly?
Designated pet-friendly shoreline section between campground and lighthouse along Tawas Bay. 6-ft leash required. Prohibited on all other beach areas.
Is there an entry fee at Tawas Point State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Tawas Point State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Tawas Point State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Tawas Point State Park?
Amenities at Tawas Point State Park include restrooms, showers, campground, lighthouse tours, playground, volleyball, nature trail, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Tawas Point State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Tawas Point State Park located?
Tawas Point State Park is in Iosco County, MI, at 686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS